1. Matthew 3:8 states bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance. And was talking about Abraham. If you're gonna cite scripture please know what you're talking about the land and the baptism of fire. 2. I agree with you on that but that doesn't make them not Christian. Basically the way Catholics believe is that priests and the pope are like a go between for people to talk to. Most priests do not think that they can exonerate your sins